Aldebaran BFS HG at a glance
| Weight | 130 g (≈ 4.6 oz) · lightest of 2 Aldebaran BFS sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | Fluoro 6 lb 45 m (49 yd), 8 lb 45 m (49 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥49,900 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: ALDBFSHGR Details |
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What are the Aldebaran BFS HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Aldebaran BFS HG at 130 g (≈ 4.6 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 130 g (≈ 4.6 oz) |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | HG RIGHT, HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 6-45, 8-45 |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) |
| Spool | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 10/1 |
| Handle length | 40 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 043986 (HG RIGHT) / 043993 (HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363043986 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363043993 (HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥49,900 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 4.6 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 28.0 in; max drag: 7.7 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Aldebaran BFS HG?
¥49,900 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the HG (product code 043986 (HG RIGHT) / 043993 (HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Aldebaran BFS sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥49,900; the HG is at the low end. The XG has the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Aldebaran BFS HG weigh?
130 g (≈ 4.6 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Aldebaran BFS sizes the range is 130 g: the lightest is the HG and the heaviest the XG. The XG lists the same weight.
What is the Aldebaran BFS HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Aldebaran BFS HG have?
Max drag 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb).
How much line does the Aldebaran BFS HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 6-45, 8-45 | 6 lb–49 yd, 8 lb–49 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Aldebaran BFS HG have?
10/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Aldebaran BFS HG have?
Handle length 40 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the HG differ from other Aldebaran BFS sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 2 Aldebaran BFS sizes, weighing 130 g with gear ratios of 7.8–8.9:1; the HG is 130 g at 7.8:1, the same weight as the XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Aldebaran BFS size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 130 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥49,900 | ALDBFSHGR |
| XG | 8.9:1 | 130 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥49,900 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Aldebaran BFS HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists ALDBFSHGR with the same size code (HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM HG | US ALDBFSHGR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 130 g (≈ 4.6 oz) | 4.6 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アルデバラン BFS) (checked 2026-10-13)